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Sathish Ekisa (actor)
Sathish Muthukrishnan (born 23 May 1987) is an Indian actor and comedian working in the Tamil film industry. He made a breakthrough portraying a role alongside Sivakarthikeyan in '' Ethir Neechal'' (2013). He won Edison Award for Best Comedian for his performance in ''Kaththi'' (2014), ''Thangamagan'' (2015) and ''Remo'' (2016) and Edison Award for Best Appearance for the film ''Tamizh Padam 2'' (2018). Personal life Born in a middle-class brahmin family, Sathish barely attended school and worked part-time jobs alongside his studies to support his family. Interested in cinema, he joined Crazy Mohan's Troupe in 2001, at the age of 14 and performed for nearly 8 years as part of the troupe. Crazy Mohan saw potential in Sathish and took him as one of his own, educated him and supported him financially and helped him land small roles in ''Jerry'' and other small roles until 2009. He received many awards for his dramas in Crazy Mohan from Kamal Haasan and other celebrities. Sathi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elampillai
Elampillai () is a panchayat town in Salem district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is known for textiles like silk sarees and other allied works like Jacquard punching and saree designing. Geography Elampillai has an average elevation of 257 metres (843 feet). Kanjamalai hill is about 3 km from the Eastern side of the town. Having water source from cauvery (mettur) and lake in that town. Demographics , Elampillai had a population of 11,797. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Elampillai has an average literacy rate of 83.96%, higher than the state average of 80.09%: male literacy is 89.89%, and female literacy is 77.79%. In Elampillai, 9.54% of the population is under 6 years of age. Economy Elampillai's economy depends mainly on the textile industry. It serves as a hub for marketing textiles produced in the surrounding villages. Elampillai is famous for iron ore containing Banded Magnetite Quartzite Quartzite is a hard, non- fol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udhayanidhi Stalin
Udhayanidhi Stalin (born 27 November 1977) is an Indian film producer, actor, and politician who prominently works in the Tamil cinema. He is the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu in the ministry led by his father, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, M. K. Stalin. He is a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, representing the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly constituency. He entered the film industry as a producer and distributor with his production studio Red Giant Movies, making films including ''Kuruvi'' (2008), ''Aadhavan'' (2009), and ''Manmadan'' Ambu (2010). He subsequently made his debut as an actor in the romantic comedy, '' Oru Kal Oru Kannadi'' (2012) and has since continued producing and starring in his own films. Early life and family Udhayanidhi Stalin is the son of M. K. Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, and the grandson of former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi. He attended Don Bosco school and has a deg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marina (2012 Film)
''Marina'' is a 2012 Tamil-language comedy drama film written, produced, and directed by Pandiraj starring Sivakarthikeyan in his feature film debut with Oviya alongside, Pakkada Pandi, Gautham Purushoth. The music was composed by Girishh G. The movie released on 3 February 2012. This film won 2 Tamil Nadu State film awards for best dialogue writer and special jurie best film award. It received good reviews and had a decent run at the box-office. Plot Ambikapathy ( Pakkada Pandi) is an orphan runaway who escapes from his cruel uncle to Chennai and eventually ends up at Marina Beach. He earns his livelihood by selling drinking water packets and later poached chickpeas to people visiting the beach. His calm and mature manners win him the admiration and later the friendship of other boys employed at the beach. Ambikapathy dreams of being educated, so he works in the day to save money for schooling whilst trying to study at night on his own. His desire to be enrolled in a proper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahaan Kanakku
''Mahaan Kanakku'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Sampath Arumugam, an assistant to Sasi. The film stars Ramana and newcomer Reecha Sinha. The music was composed by A. K. Rishal Sai with cinematography by Karthik and editing by Suresh Urs. The film released on 30 December 2011. Cast * Ramana as Jeeva * Reecha Sinha as Anjali * Srinath as Professor Varadharajan * Devadarshini as Janaki * Saravana Subbiah as Auditor * Sathish as Mandotharan, Jeeva's friend * TSK as Jeeva's friend * Lollu Sabha Jeeva as Gopi * Manobala as Traffic Police Officer * S. N. Lakshmi as Orphanage Caretaker * A. Venkatesh as Math Teacher * Suresh Urs as CEO Suresh * Sabitha Anand * Charmila * ''Neethiyin Kural'' C. R. Bhaskaran as Jeeva's lawyer''Mahaan Kanakku'' (DVD): opening credits from 1.05 to 2.00 * Karthik as Opposition Lawyer * Neelu * Muthukaalai Production The film began production under the title ''Gandhi Kanakku''. The name was later changed to ''Mahaan K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaagai Sooda Vaa
''Vaagai Sooda Vaa'' () is a 2011 Tamil-language period drama film directed by A. Sarkunam, directing his second film after '' Kalavani''. It stars Vimal and newcomer Ineya, with Bhagyaraj, Ponvannan and Thambi Ramaiah playing supporting roles. The film is a period piece set in the 1960s in a remote village in Tamil Nadu. The film released on 30 September 2011 to generally positive reviews. Subsequently, the film was honored with the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil for 2012. Plot The story is set in the 1960s. Veluthambi ( Vimal) is a graduate aspiring for a government job. His father Annamalai ( Bhagyaraj) advises him to work temporarily for an NGO that helps in educating rural children so that he will be given a priority for a government job. Velu, although uninterested, joins the NGO and gets appointed as a teacher in a small dry village which lacks basic facilities. The entire village works for a rich landlord named JP (Ponvannan), who owns a brick f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kola Kolaya Mundhirika
''Kola Kolaya Mundhirika'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language comedy film written by Crazy Mohan and directed by Madhumitha. The film stars Jayaram, Karthik Kumar, and Shikha along with numerous popular Tamil comedy artists including M. S. Bhaskar, Pandiarajan, Anandaraj, Vasu Vikram and Vaiyapuri playing supporting roles. The film started its shooting on 8 May 2009 and released on 21 May 2010. Cast *Jayaram as Mathrubhootham *Karthik Kumar as Krish * Shikha as Vėní *M. S. Bhaskar as Santhanam *Radha Ravi as Dada Thulukkanam * T. M. Karthik as Dilli *Anandaraj as Veerappan *Pandiarajan as Madan *Delhi Ganesh as Ganesan *Vasu Vikram as Kittu *Vaiyapuri as Rajappan *"Eeramana Rojave" Siva as Jamindar *Devadarshini as Jamindar's wife *Kuyili *Sathish * V. S. Raghavan as Masilamani, retired Jailor *Sarath Kumar as Karan Muthiah (Cameo appearance) Soundtrack Music was composed by Selvaganesh and lyrics were written by Francis Kruba, Na. Muthukumar, Aandal Priyadarshini and Rama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thamizh Padam
''Thamizh Padam'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language parody film written and directed by C. S. Amudhan in his directorial debut. The film stars Shiva and Disha Pandey. Thamizh Padam was the first full-length spoof in Tamil cinema. It parodies contemporary commercial films and actors in Tamil cinema, mocking the stereotypical scenes. The film was distributed by Dhayanidhi Alagiri under the banner Cloud Nine Movies, and it was released on 29 January 2010. It won critical acclaim and commercial success at the box office. The film was later remade in Telugu as '' Sudigadu'' starring Allari Naresh. A sequel called ''Thamizh Padam 2'' was confirmed and released in July 2018; however, it was not as successful. Plot In the Indian village of Cinemapatti, male infanticide is predominant, and all male babies are required to be killed immediately after birth. One such baby is headed for such a fate, until he "speaks" to his caretaker-grandmother (Paravai Muniyamma) and asks to be sent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onbadhu Roobai Nottu
''Onbadhu Roobai Nottu'' () is a 2007 Tamil-language drama film directed by Thangar Bachan, based on Bachan's own same-titled novel. It depicts the tragic life and fall of Madhava Padayachi, a simple villager, played by Sathyaraj, and his family. Also starring Archana, Nassar and Rohini in supporting roles, the film was released on 30 November 2007 to high critical acclaim and was praised as one of the best movies in Tamil cinema. Plot A seventy-year-old man, Madhava Padayachi, meets his old friend's 23-year-old son Murugan in Chennai, who was leaving for their native village for his father's death day rites. Padaychi has been away from his village for twelve years and narrates his exile life to Murugan. Murugan feels for Madhava, who was a rich farmer long time back in his village and takes him along by bus. Madhava is fondly called Madhavar and has lived since birth in his village where he is respected. He and his loving wife Velayi, their three sons, and two daughters live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naai Sekar
''Naai Sekar'' () is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language science fantasy comedy film written and directed by debutant Kishore Rajkumar and produced by Kalpathi S. Aghoram under the banner AGS Entertainment. The film stars Sathish and Pavithra Lakshmi (in her debut) with a supporting cast including George Maryan, Ganesh, Livingston, Ilavarasu and Sriman. The film revolves around the story of a man who has his soul swapped with a Labrador Retriever. The film soundtrack featured three songs with a song composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Plot Sekar is an IT employee who does not like his job much. His neighbour Rajarajan is a scientist who is hellbent on proving that it is possible to alter the DNA of humans and animals, thereby making humans have characteristics of animals. While the result of his experiment goes unexpected, one day a dog named Padayappa bites Sekar and that ends up in their characteristics getting swapped. The rest of the movie is about what happens next and how the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay (actor)
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar (born 22 June 1974), known as Vijay, is an Indian actor, dancer and singer who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He is among the highest paid actors in India. He has played the lead in 66 films and the International Business Times framed him as a "consistent performer". Referred to by the fans and media as "Thalapathy", he has a significant fan following internationally. He has won several awards, including the International Achievement Recognition Award and the South Indian International Movie Award. Early life and family Vijay was born in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu. His father S. A. Chandrasekhar is a film director and his mother Shoba Chandrasekhar is a playback singer and carnatic vocalist. His father is of Christian descent and his mother is Hindu. Vijay was baptised at the of age of 12. Vijay had a sister, Vidhya, who died when she was two years old. Initially attending Fathima Matriculation Higher Secondary School at Kodambakkam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AR Murugadoss
Murugadoss Arunasalam (born 25 September 1974), commonly known as A. R. Murugadoss, is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter who predominantly works in the Tamil film industry. He is best known for directing action films mainly on social issues. In addition, he has worked in Telugu films and Hindi films. Murugadoss won the Filmfare Award for Best Director for his 2014 Tamil action drama '' Kaththi''. Murugadoss' first break in the film industry was as an assistant director of ''Ratchagan'' (1997). He then worked with S. J. Surya for the film '' Kushi'' (2000) before directing his first film, the Ajith starrer '' Dheena'' (2001). His first Bollywood film was '' Ghajini'' (2008), a Hindi remake of his Tamil film of the same name. It became the first Bollywood film to gross over domestically. He would then go on to direct '' 7am Arivu in 2011, which would become the first non-Rajini 100cr grosser in Tamil cinema. ''In 2012, he directed the action thriller '' Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maan Karate
''Maan Karate'' () is a 2014 Tamil-language sports comedy film written and directed by Krish Thirukumaran. The film was written and co-produced by AR Murugadoss and produced by P. Madhan under banner of Escape Artists Motion Pictures. It stars Sivakarthikeyan, Hansika Motwani, and Vamsi Krishna, with Sayaji Shinde, Sathish, Shaji Chen, Preethi Shankar, Ashwathy Ravikumar, Rajesh Gopalan, and Vinu Karthik in supporting roles. The soundtrack and background score composed by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography handled by M. Sukumar, editing by Sreekar Prasad, production designed by A. R. Mohan and stunt choreographed by Dhilip Subbarayan. The movie was released on 4 April 2014. Plot Five IT employees - Santhosh aka "Sandy", Joe, Gokul, Vaishnavi and Nikita - meet a siddhar who has the power to grant wishes to those who request them, during a weekend trip to the Chandragiri forest. Sandy, who is skeptical about the siddhar's powers, asks him for a copy of the ''Daily Thant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
